It started snowing late afternoon yesterday and has been falling fairly steadily since then. This morning there is 15-20cms of new snow. This has come with the strong westerly wind therefore there will be substantial wind drifts developing on leeward slopes.

It is windy here in the village and currently still snowing steadily. Watch for the strong winds up high however this is expected to ease later in the day. The snow fall will also ease during the day.

All gates are closed and will probably remain that way for the day. However there will great riding to be found within the resort. Tomorrow the winds should ease up and it will be overcast with occasional snow showers.

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Late update:

Today has been fantasic. Lots of snow! Up high about 15-20cms on the groomers! More in the trees. With the upper lifts not running today the queues at Hirafu were a bit long this morning.

The wind is strong, really gusty up high. It has been snowing all day, heavily at times.

The winds should ease a bit overnight. If so the upper lifts and Hanazono should open up tomorrow providing heaps of untouched snow!